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Subaru Outback vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,593

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202020202020082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackRX-8RX-8
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTAutomaticManual
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $33,445 $37,745 $37,345 $39,695 $26,435 $26,435
Cargo net 81 81 81 81 40 40
All-weather floor mats 101 101 101 101 78 78
Metal pedals 172 172 172 172    
Grand Touring Package         5,335 4,635
Navigation system         2,000 2,000
Temporary spare tire         395 395
Rear spoiler         360 360
Cargo net 52 52 52 52 32 32
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 62 62
Metal pedals 112 112 112 112    
Grand Touring Package         4,922 4,277
Navigation system         1,721 1,721
Temporary spare tire         320 320
Rear spoiler         288 288
Options (change) 354 354 354 354 8,208 7,508
Options (change) 229 229 229 229 7,345 6,700
Destination 1,010 1,010 1,010 1,010 650 650
Total Price $34,809 $39,109 $38,709 $41,059 $35,293 $34,593

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,374
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,662
Model Year202020202020202020082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackRX-8RX-8
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTAutomaticManual
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine182hp H4260hp H4182hp H4260hp H4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,809$39,109$38,709$41,059$35,293$34,593
Adjustments for Features-6,725-7,625-10,765-10,765-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,084$31,484$27,944$30,294$34,318$34,593
Cost Above Minimum$140$3,540$0$2,350$0$275

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year202020202020202020082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackRX-8RX-8
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTAutomaticManual
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed manual     $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200  
Backup collision intervention  $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning  $200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200  
Lane departure warning  $200$200  
Lane sway warning  $25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Roof rack$300$300    
Roof rails  $250$250  
Second-row high console    $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation app$50$50    
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0  
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,700$10,600$13,740$13,740$3,950$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,725$7,625$10,765$10,765$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-239-242-345-325-8970

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20202008
ModelOutbackRX-8
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.1 in106.4 in
Length191.3 in174.3 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height66.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410070%
Total Not Requested175030%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410081%
Total Not Requested95019%

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